Navigating Economic Impacts of Geopolitical Shifts

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A senior partner in Stikeman Elliott’s Competition & Foreign Investment and International Trade practice groups, she provides advice on the Competition Act and Investment Canada Act (including national security reviews) in connection with numerous complex mergers and acquisitions. She also advises clients on anti-corruption, anti-dumping, and countervailing duty matters. She is frequently recognized by national and international publications, including Chambers Global’s Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in Canada, Global Competition Review’s Country Survey: Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, and The International Who’s Who of Competition Lawyers and Economists, among others.

Tenured professor with a Ph.D. in Law and Political Science and over 20 years of proven experience in academic, corporate, and institutional sectors, with solid expertise in Latin American environments. A results-oriented professional with a “can-do” attitude and strong communication and negotiation skills. A committed lecturer, known for effective teaching methods that create stimulating learning experiences. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Vice President of the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI).

Dan Kiselbach is a leading legal professional in customs, global trade, and tax. He leverages a wealth of litigation experience at various levels of the Canadian court system. With a keen focus on providing legal, strategic, and planning advice, Dan has guided clients across diverse sectors such as auto, energy, government, not-for-profit, and public institutions. As the Managing Partner in Vancouver, he heads the firm’s Global Trade and Customs and Vancouver Tax groups, where he offers comprehensive advice on issues ranging from anti-money laundering and terrorist financing to controlled goods, customs and tax minimization strategies, and supply chain logistics. Dan shares his knowledge in presentations for leading business, legal, and trade entities, including Team Canada Trade Missions. He has authored works in several areas, including customs, cross-border business, foreign anti-corruption, global trade, tax, and sanctions. His background makes him a reliable choice for navigating highly regulated legal landscapes. As a graduate of the Cornell Executive MBA Americas program and a mentor, he helps prepare the next generation of business leaders for success. Renowned for his knowledge and experience, Dan Kiselbach is a trusted member of several prestigious organizations and has been consistently recognized in various well-respected industry directories. His accolades reflect his dedication to excellence in customs, e-commerce, global trade, logistics, and tax law.

Sara Schoenfeld is a New York-based attorney with a focus on business law and international trade law. She serves as Of Counsel to the firm. Previously, Sara spent over five years in the Global Trade practice at Ernst & Young LLP, advising U.S. and foreign multinational corporations on international trade laws and regulations, strategic planning, compliance and risk management, and trade controversies. She has experience across a variety of industries including consumer goods, e-commerce, textiles and apparel, pharmaceuticals, industrials, technology, and food and beverage. Sara assists clients in navigating regulatory requirements of U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), as well as those of numerous other government agencies. She has extensive experience advising on free trade agreements, country of origin determinations, and customs valuation matters—including developing support for valuation methodologies and applying the first sale for export rule. She has worked on numerous internal audits and assisted clients with CBP filings, including protests and prior disclosures. Sara is the founder of the Trade Impact Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating international trade with a positive human rights footprint. She also serves on the Board of the Organization for Women in International Trade (OWIT), NYC Chapter. She earned a certificate in Sustainability: Strategies and Opportunities for Industry from MIT Professional Education (February 2023) and is a frequent speaker and writer on international trade, sustainability, and human rights. She has presented at events sponsored by Thomson Reuters, Ernst & Young LLP, OWIT NYC, and the NY Fair Trade Coalition. Sara has been published in Law360 (“A Cue for Importers to Review Common Duty-Saving Methods”) and has co-authored numerous articles for Ernst & Young LLP’s TradeWatch quarterly newsletter, which reaches thousands of international trade professionals. Her co-authored works include: Customs Valuation Impact of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project (Winter 2020) WTO Rules in Favor of Russia in Russia-Ukraine Transit Dispute: Potential Impact on Section 232 Disputes (Summer 2019) Overview of Recent United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Report (Summer 2019) Sara received her B.S. in Accounting, summa cum laude, from Yeshiva University; and her J.D., cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law. She is admitted to the New York State Bar.